Serving 314 students in grades 5-8, Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 314 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is 0.48, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School's ranking?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School is ranked #696 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
314 students attend Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School offer ?
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School part of?
This is a horrible school. They are not kind, they do not listen to parent's concerns, the superintendent is rude, it is a joke they are clearly not here for students. They do not help children with special needs.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 314 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
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